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I'm glad that it's G-10 now. I'm still stuck at making the decision to purchase, still now sure which size to get.

I did just order a Tojiro DP in 240mm from Japan to test out how I like the 240mm, It was a good deal and shipping was cheap and faster than if I get something from the US as Japan is nearer. My brother is willing to take it if I don't like the size. Best course of action I could think of, I hope I like it.

By the way, how would the tojiro compare to the artifex?

taz575

Post subject: Re: good starter knife?

Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 12:21 pm

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The Tojiro will feel heavier and clunkier than the Artifex. It will feel more heavy duty, where the artifex will feel a bit more nimble.

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Post subject: Re: good starter knife?

Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 1:09 pm

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The handle is more substantial. It has a bolster in the handle construction. It is clad steel. It will be slightly thinner at the edge OOTB than the Artifex.

Okay I just got the Tojiro DP 240mm last monday and this thing is huge and heavy. I feel clumsy using the knife not having a lot of control especially when using the tip, now I'm not sure about the size. I put on a 26 inclusive edge and it cut's like nothing I've ever handled. CKTG shows that the Artifex 210mm is their top seller and that's something for me to consider, I was hoping the 1inch+ wasn't substantial but now that I've held a 240mm it just feels way off. I'll continue to use it and hope to adjust. Hope I don't injure myself in the process..

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Post subject: Re: good starter knife?

Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 2:33 am

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RJ <> Relax... the only thing stopping the acclimation is your mindset. You will get used to the 240, and you will wonder why you ever wasted your time w/a 210. It will happen... believe it.

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Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 10:41 am

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Haha! I think it's the weight the bothers me more. This thing weighs more than double what I'm used to. Maybe I just need to try a lighter 240mm

taz575

Post subject: Re: good starter knife?

Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 10:42 am

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Did you get the Western Deba 240 or the DP Gyuto 240mm? The Western Deba is VERY heavy!

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